{"id":4891,"date":"2016-07-09T02:20:51","date_gmt":"2016-07-09T02:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/?p=4891"},"modified":"2022-07-25T14:10:33","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T14:10:33","slug":"faulty-gutter-systems-knowing-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/faulty-gutter-systems-knowing-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"Faulty Gutter Systems: Knowing the Signs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While your roof shields your home from rain and snow, all that water still has to go somewhere. That\u2019s where your gutters come in, a system tasked with making sure that water from the roof is directed away from your home. But what if your gutter system is not working properly? There are different reasons why faulty gutter systems develop and it\u2019s important to know exactly what\u2019s behind yours so you can take action immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the signs that you have a faulty gutter system<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Cracks on the Gutter Trough<\/h4>\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Rain and meltwater pass through the gutter s it makes its way away from your home<\/a> so cracks on the gutter trough will lead to leaks. Even small hairline cracks can cause enough water to pass through and seep into other parts of your home. Cracks on metal gutters are rare, but they do show up every now and then.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      Gaps Between Seams<\/h4>\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Gutters have seams at points they connect with other parts of the system. These have to fit well and need to be watertight but sometimes, seams in your gutter system have a bit of space between them. These gaps are just as bad as cracks, but are much less noticeable because they can also show up in parts of the gutter system that is less likely to get damaged. Seam gaps are often caused by poor installation, but can also be caused by repeated expanding and contracting after constant changes in temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n

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        Rust Spots or Streaks<\/h4>\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        People think that there’s no need to worry about rust spots or streaks if they don’t have a metal gutter. Only metal rusts, right? True, but a gutter system of different materials is still typically installed using metal components like screws, nails, and fasteners. When these components weaken due to rust, they can compromise a gutter system\u2019s structural integrity, leading sections to be misaligned, or worse, collapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Clogs<\/h4>\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Who said damage-free gutters can never be bad? A clogged gutter, no matter how well-aligned or free from the damage it is, is just as useless as a damaged one. Using gutter guards to keep debris from clogging your gutter is good, but that doesn’t mean you should do away with regular maintenance for the rest of its expected lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n

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          Size Matters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          There are many types of gutters<\/a> available, each one with their own strengths and weaknesses. One of the foremost considerations you should keep in mind when If having a gutter system installed is that yours should be the right size depending on the typical amount of rainfall your location sees every year. Too small and they\u2019ll fill up beyond capacity, inefficiently directing water away from the home; too big and your gutters is likelier to accumulate debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Fixing Faulty Gutter Systems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Faulty gutter systems can cause major inconvenience but it\u2019s nothing that can\u2019t be fixed. At the soonest sign of a problem, have your gutters checked<\/a> so all issues can be resolved before they worsen. To guarantee quality work, trust only a reputable gutter expert in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Author Bio: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Jim Jones<\/strong><\/em> is the president of Seamless Exterior<\/a>, a family-owned company specializing in home exterior solutions. He started the company back in 1997 after experiencing poor remodeling work on his home compounded by poor customer service. Jim wanted to create a company that respected its customers and provided quality service and that\u2019s exactly how Seamless Exterior is today. For updates from Jim, check out the company blog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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